Temecula, California has a population of about 110,404. The city’s median household income is $117,840 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 39.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 137 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Temecula, with tuition ranging from $1,354 to $13,997 per year for indexed programs. In the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $144,040 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 137 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Temecula. Distances are calculated from Temecula city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Adult School | Vista, CA | 22.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| MiraCosta College | Oceanside, CA | 23.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Mt San Jacinto Community College District | San Jacinto, CA | 23.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Palomar College | San Marcos, CA | 23.9 mi | $1,354 - $13,997 | – |
| University of Saint Katherine | San Marcos, CA | 24.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| California State University-San Marcos | San Marcos, CA | 25.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Escondido Adult School | Escondido, CA | 25.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| John Paul the Great Catholic University | Escondido, CA | 25.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Moreno Valley College | Moreno Valley, CA | 27.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Saddleback College | Mission Viejo, CA | 31.0 mi | $1,432 - $13,732 | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California business administration page.
Temecula is part of the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area (BLS area code 40140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to California statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $105,040 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $98,722 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $103,940 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $97,688 |
| Financial Manager | $144,040 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $135,376 |
| Human Resources Manager | $134,990 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $126,870 |
| Management Analyst | $92,680 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $87,105 |
| Project Management Specialist | $99,630 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $93,637 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $83,060 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $78,064 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $56,160 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $52,782 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $70,860 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $66,598 |
Source: BLS, May 2024 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 110,404 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $117,840 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 39.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 106.4 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Business Administration-related employment in Riverside County | 12,320 workers, 2,543 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory has 137 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Temecula. The closest is Vista Adult School in Vista, CA (22.0 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Saddleback College (31.0 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Temecula are: Financial Manager ($144,040), Human Resources Manager ($134,990), General and Operations Manager ($105,040). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with California statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Murrieta, CA is 6.5 miles from Temecula and has its own set of local business administration programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Temecula’s median household income of $117,840 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Temecula while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and California public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.
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